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marilyn_92910
marilyn_92910

I have seen advertised these circulation machines where you put your feet on it and it vibrates, suppose to help circulation has anyone tried one and how did they find it

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  • mic71403
    mic71403 marilyn_92910

    Posted

    Hi Marilyn

    Circulation machines sound a good idea for those recommened for such by their surgeon or gp.

    At Exeter we had auto foot circulation pumps for 24 hours post op as an anti DVT measure. Sounds similar maybe?

    Take care

    Mic.x

  • Swindon60
    Swindon60 marilyn_92910

    Posted

    Sounds like that is what I had on my legs in hospital. Very very noisy was my experience. If it's same thing they inflate and deflate consecutively

    Denise

    • marilyn_92910
      marilyn_92910 Swindon60

      Posted

      This not the same it is a circular machine you put your feet on on the floor sir Ian Bonham did a advert for it also on sale in argos, I had the inflatables whilst in hospital I didn't need anything got told to just pump foot up and down and at the same time private it
  • ali2301
    ali2301 marilyn_92910

    Posted

    I had these after both my hip replacements. They were no bother at all, not noisy (reminded me of my cat sneezing, cute!) and so much preferable to the dreaded teds. I had them for 24 hours but asked if I could have them for longer as they were no problem and probably more useful in preventing DVTs the longer you had them on.
    • mic71403
      mic71403 ali2301

      Posted

      Hi Ali, like you i too had the pumps, but also 6 weeks of 2 junior asprin a day too! some folk here still have the stockings, yuk.

      Mic

      x

    • ali2301
      ali2301 mic71403

      Posted

      I had 6 weeks of 75mg aspirin daily last time but this time I have Naproxen which does the same thing.

      I feel sorry for people who still have teds. It seems that the thinking in these things is changing. The teds almost stopped my circulation last time so the consultant said I wasn't to have them. They should go down in history as an object of torture lol.

      Ali x

    • Swindon60
      Swindon60 ali2301

      Posted

      Ha yes I agree down with teds !!! (If only they were that easy to get down) I'm currently blessed with them they r pain . Restricts independence as u can't get them on and off yourself

      Denise

    • mic71403
      mic71403 Swindon60

      Posted

      Hi Denise

      Gosh...sorry you are one of just a few hippies to still have them.

      At 3 weeks post op you might talk to your GP and go over to junior asprin instead?

      Take advice and good luck with your deciding for you and by you

      Mic

      X

    • attractac
      attractac mic71403

      Posted

      What's that saying about doctors differing. When I wanted to do a short haul flight at 7 weeks post op, I asked about aspirin. Consultant said that NICE guidelines say aspirin is not a DVT preventative. I'll still be taking them on my next long haul flight.

      Had Ted's 6 week and clexene injctions for 4.

    • mic71403
      mic71403 attractac

      Posted

      Wow,

      Let's have a party with your consultant and my consultant - the one that drinks most cider is obviously correct!!

      Hugs

      Mic

      x

    • attractac
      attractac mic71403

      Posted

      One was not supported to drink alcohol with blood thinners. My granddaughter asked Why. Because alcohol thins the blood.

      Why not just drink wine instead of injections Granny.?????

  • sue59299
    sue59299 marilyn_92910

    Posted

    Hi Marilyn,

    i saw Ian Botham advertising this and I thought it looked a good solution for my swollen legs. I had a RTHR in February and was mobile straight away, but I suffer from a form of Lupus which causes inflammation and swelling of the legs, making walking hard.

    i could,nt get any sensation from it at first, but I read that some people need it turned up higher than normal, so I whacked it up to around 80 and started to get the muscle contractions in my calves. It really helped me a lot and I did it every evening for a while.  As a nurse, I understand the mechanics behind it and it,s great for anyone who has limited mobility.

    its not cheap, but it's worth it to prevent a DVT!

    Good luck,

    warm hugs

    Susie

  • Hailea
    Hailea marilyn_92910

    Posted

    Hello marilyn

    I had the leg pumps in hospital. but my legs swelled up after the 6 weeks with the ted stokings so I bought a circulation machine. I found it really helped me. Mine cost £100.00  and worth every penny. it really helped to control the stiffness in my calf muscles and helped with the swelling too. I use mine twice per day because I can't mobilize very far with my right hip being collapsed now so it has become the one thing at home that has helped me a lot. I didn't buy mine from the TV advert which I have seen I got mine from a catalogue. I am never sure these TV ones are any good at least with a catalogue your protected if they don't work and you get a years guarantee.

    • mic71403
      mic71403 Hailea

      Posted

      Hello Hailea,

      Gosh, so you had pumps AND stockings! glad the pump you brought yourself later was helpful.... 

      Sounds like an important item in your healing process, to use as long as you need to.

      take care

      Mic

      x

    • Hailea
      Hailea mic71403

      Posted

      Hello Mic

      Yeah it was like being back in the dark ages with medeivil torcher deviceslol

      But I know now there was a reason behind both.and I am expecting the same for when I have the right hip done.

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